Welcome To Australia-a Whole New World
December 7, 2009 by Yaguchi Harumi
Filed under Travel
Most people think of Australia as being mostly dirt and desert with nothing to offer in the terms of a vacation. When some friends suggested we go I had the same idea but I couldn’t have been more wrong. We had a wonderful time and I thought I would pass the experience along to you.
Most people tend to forget that this is a continent and has miles of beaches. These beaches are covered in beautiful white sand and surrounded by majestic blue waters. Snorkeling, diving, and surfing are abundant in this far away land. The waters are over flowing with marine life and reefs along with submarines and underwater caves waiting to be explored.
The night life in Sydney was spectacular. They had concerts and music festivals and so many other activities I couldn’t keep up. We always had plenty to keep us occupied and there was never a dull moment. We took a yacht into the harbor and sailed past the opera house; what a gorgeous site!
A bit further inland you start to find those deserts, but they are not quite as they may have seemed. Here you find ancient cultures and vast landscapes where you seem to be able to see across the globe. Here you have glorious sunsets and mountain ranges that are a rock climbers dream. Even in the middle of the desert you may be lucky enough to see beautiful purple vegetation or find a lush green oasis.
Be prepared for a bit of culture shock. You should keep in mind that this is a foreign country and though they are much like me and you, you may find some very interesting people. Many Australians will gladly sit around a fire and spin you a yarn into the wee hours of the morning. Everyone I met was friendly and helpful.
Australia is a wonderful vacation spot with lots of culture and activities packed into one place. With the great prices I got I am hoping to go back again soon. I would recommend it to anyone looking to get away and try something new.
Yaguchi Harumi loves to travel and has just had a fantastic trip to that ‘land down under’ , Australia , and plans on returning as soon as possible.
